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Shellfish commission reallocates $2,500 relay funds to market clam purchase
Summary
The Fairfield Shellfish Commission voted to convert a planned clam relay allocation into an up-to-$2,500 market purchase, citing low wild clam availability and recent closures that limit relaying opportunities.
On May 14, 2025, the Fairfield Shellfish Commission voted to reallocate a previously approved $2,500 relay budget to a market purchase of clams, citing poor field conditions that make a relay impractical now.
Commissioner Bruce Kiefner said, "I move that we allocate the $2,500 for relay. We change that to a market buy in light of conditions." Commissioners seconded the motion and the vote carried; the motion was…
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